"All I can say at this stage is that I am confident we can find the terms that would make sense to Nathan at his stage of his career – and that we all believe that his pathway at Albion remains the most advantageous to him."

West Brom have already been clear that if Ferguson is unwilling to sign a fresh deal then they will consider accepting offers for him in January.

Ferguson has made 19 appearances in the Championship this season for West Brom, and he has been capped by England up to Under-20 level.